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		<title>Sports -- SalemNews.com, Salem, MA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports news from the Salem News towns of Salem Peabody Danvers Beverly Middleton Boxford Topsfield Hamilton Wenham Ipswich Marblehead Swampscott]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ladies in Red take home national tennis championship in Arizona]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324003258.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Each time Susan MacNeill and Cathy Marenghi walked onto the tennis courts in Tucson, Ariz., to compete in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) League 3.0 Senior Women's National Championship, they kept repeating a famous Bill Tilden quote.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local players help Waring girls soccer reach great heights]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324003231.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[BEVERLY &mdash; The Waring School girls soccer team captured the Independent Girls Conference (IGC) championship this fall, finishing 15-4 by winning both the regular season and postseason tournaments.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jean DePlacido column: Anastos, Judges ready for tomorrow's NCAA cross country nationals]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324003204.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dan Anastos and his Brandeis University cross country teammates are going back to the NCAA championship meet for the second year in a row. The junior captain from Peabody hopes his team can improve on last year's 20th place finish in Indiana with a better showing this time around in Cleveland.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[An athlete, humanitarian and philanthropist, St. Pierre is a true son of Danvers]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324003137.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are two Kenny St. Pierres in Danvers &mdash; one man who created two incredible legacies.<br>
There's the one that evolved as a superstar athlete at Danvers High and Indiana University, where he was a Division 1 NCAA All-America catcher in baseball and a rugged running back for the football Hoosiers.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vikings storm back to topple Panthers]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324003105.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Just two games into the 2009-10 season, the Salem State hockey team is already developing an encouraging resiliancy.<br>
For the second game in as many tries, the Vikings (2-0) rallied from an early hole as SSC scored five unanswered goals in a 5-2 triumph over Plymouth State last night at Rockett Arena.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local sports schedule]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324003026.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TODAY'S SPORTS<br>
Men's basketball &mdash; Gordon College Invitational: Baruch vs. Westfield State (6); Maine Maritime at Gordon (8); Endicott vs. Ithaca at Amherst Tip-Off Invitational (8).<br>
Women's basketball &mdash; Gordon College Invitational: MIT at Gordon (3); Rhode Island College at Salem State (7:30).]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports briefs]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:29:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_324002956.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[FOOTBALL<br>
The Touchdown Club of Danvers will meet on Tuesday at Supino's in Danvers beginning at 6 p.m. The special guest is former Celtic great JoJo White. .Please call Barry Robertson at 978-777-3058&not; if you would like to attend.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fixin' For A Fight: Salem boxer Dragon is young, talented &mdash; and undefeated]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:38:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003833.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SALEM &mdash; Every time that John Dullea hears that boxers are bad guys, he doesn't need to argue to the contrary.<br>
All the trainer from Peabody has to do is point to Nathan Dragon.<br>
A 16-year-old sophomore at Salem High, Dragon takes honors classes and manages his time so well that he fits several sports into his schedule. He played on the Witches' golf team this fall and intends to try out for the swim team next month and the lacrosse team next spring.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Olympic alternate Corrie Lothrop headed to Utah for gymnastics]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:37:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003745.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One would think that being selected as an alternate for the United States Gymnastics Team in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing would be the pinnacle of an athlete's career.<br>
But for Danvers raised gymnist Corrie Dong Quan Lothrop, it appears the summer games were merely just a part of the start of what looks to be a very promising career. The 17-year-old gymnist recently accepted a full athletic scholarship from the University of Utah, one of the top gymnastics Universities in the country.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Catching Up With ... Beverly cross country star Monica Adler]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:37:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003716.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Monica Adler<br>
Age: 17 <br>
High school: Beverly<br>
Year in school: Senior<br>
Sport: Cross Country<br>
What makes you so fast?<br>
I suffered a stress fracture in my ankle over the summer and into the beginning of the cross country season, so I joined a swim team this fall and I think it's helped my speed. I think it also helped me get into better shape from a cardio standpoint.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Milestone on tap for Shea as Salem State women's hoop gets ready to embark on a tall task]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tim Shea will soon be able to celebrate a milestone when he begins his 29th season behind the bench of the Salem State women's basketball team tomorrow night.<br>
The Salem native is only one victory shy of No. 700 in his coaching career.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[On The Run column: The wonderful world of running podcasts]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:36:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003620.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On The Run<br>
Jay Kumar<br>
If you run with an MP3 player, chances are you're constantly looking for something interesting to listen to on your runs. Many folks are content to run with music, but there's much more audio content out there to check out courtesy of podcasts.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local sports schedule]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:35:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003524.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TODAY'S SPORTS<br>
COLLEGE<br>
Hockey &mdash; Plymouth State at Salem State (7). <br>
TOMORROW<br>
COLLEGE<br>
Men's basketball &mdash; Gordon College Invitational: Baruch vs. Westfield State (6); Maine Maritime at Gordon (8); Endicott vs. Ithaca at Amherst Tip-Off Invitational (8).]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celtics snap skid]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:35:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003554.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[BOSTON (AP) &mdash; Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors last night.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Area roundup: Endicott erases deficit to record first win]]></title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:34:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_323003453.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL<br>
Endicott's first win of the season didn't come easily, but the effort was well worth it for the Gulls.<br>
Endicott erased a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Framingham State, 81-78.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Opportunistic Cardinal Spellman knocks off Danvers]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:36:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003631.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[QUINCY &mdash; It's not so much how many scoring chances you generate in a tightly-contested soccer game on a cold November night. It's what you do with those opportunities.<br>
The Division 2 North champion Danvers High girls saw that first hand at Veterans Stadium last night, as Division 2 South champ Cardinal Spellman cashed in on its chances to score a 2-1 upset win in the state semifinals.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Matt Jenkins soccer column: Fluky goal changed direction of state semifinal]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:36:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003604.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Soccer<br>
Matt Jenkins<br>
QUINCY  &mdash; One funny bounce brought tears for the Danvers girls soccer team.<br>
A lofted ball to the center of the box skipped over Danvers goalie Ali Tivnan and found Cardinal Spellman's sophomore forward, Nicole Donovan, all alone in front of an empty net.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports briefs]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:34:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003407.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ROAD RACE<br>
Brenda's Bosom Buddies 5k race in Peabody and attracted over 200 runners in a fund-raising effort for Brenda Forsythe's battle with breast cancer. Beverly's John Ayers won the race in 4:56, while Kara Cheever of Beverly was the first female finisher in 17:19. Rounding out the top five for the men were Mike DiMauro of Andover (15:25), Wesley Lassen of Beverly (15:32), Joe Gurczak of Newburyport (15:36), and Timothy Short of Burlington (15:57). For the female division, April Rossetti of Saugus (19:26), Veronica Caufield of Salem (19:31), Diane Lapierre of Beverly (19:52) and Nancy Krouse of Peabody (20:02) finished second through fifth, respectively.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local sports schedule]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:33:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003342.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TODAY'S SPORTS<br>
HIGH SCHOOL<br>
Boys soccer &mdash; NEPSAC Class C playoff quarterfinals: Pingree vs. St. Luke's (Conn.) at Kingswood-Oxford School, Hartford (2).<br>
Girls soccer &mdash; NEPSAC Class C playoff quarterfinals: Pingree at Brewster Academy (2:15).]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Swampscott's Jauron fired by Buffalo Bills]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:33:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003317.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; The Buffalo Bills promoted coordinator Perry Fewell to take over as interim head coach after Dick Jauron was fired on Tuesday.<br>
Bills owner Ralph Wilson ran out of patience with Jauron, the Swampscott native who ran out of time to build a contender or come up with a way to fix an offense that sputtered even with the addition of wide receiver Terrell Owens.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Special teams help power Salem State hockey to season opening win]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003250.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SALEM &mdash; Despite falling behind early, the Salem State hockey team bounced back to win its season opener, 3-2 over UMass Dartmouth last night at the Rockett Arena.<br>
All five goals were scored by special teams play in a battle between the two teams that were picked to finish atop the MASCAC standings this season.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sluggish start leads to season opening loss for SSC hoopsters]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003222.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SALEM &mdash; When a basketball team begins a game by shooting nearly 50 percent from the field, the rest of the contest is usually played with a pretty comfortable lead.<br>
Well, that's exactly what the Springfield men's basketball team experienced last night as it defeated Salem State, 74-63, at the Twohig Gymnasium in the hosts' season opener.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gordon women drop hoop opener]]></title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:31:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_322003154.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Gordon College women's basketball team put up a great fight down the stretch, but its late comeback effort fell short as the Fighting Scots dropped their season opener at home to Simmons College, 65-53.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[For young Tanners, best is yet to come]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:46:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004603.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Soccer<br>
Matt Williams<br>
LYNN &mdash; Say this for the Peabody High girls soccer team: They'll be back.<br>
Despite a 3-0 loss to top-ranked and unbeaten Acton-Boxboro last night in the Division 1 North girls soccer final at Manning Field, the Tanners made it abundantly clear that they belonged on the same field as a Colonials team that won its third straight North title and is considered the top team in New England by several soccer publications.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[END OF THE LINE]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:46:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004650.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[LYNN - For the first time in what has been a remarkable season, the Peabody High girls soccer team was unable to get its explosive offense going. A bigger, more experienced and top-seeded Acton-Boxboro team ousted the Tanners, 3-0, in the Division 1 North final at Manning Field last night.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[SPORTS SCHEDULE]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:45:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004510.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TODAY'S SPORTS<br>
(All events start at 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)<br>
HIGH SCHOOL<br>
Girls soccer &mdash; Division 2 state semi-final: Danvers vs. Cardinal Spellman at Veterans Stadium, Quincy (7 p.m.)<br>
COLLEGE]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vikings' DeRosa ends season on a high note at NCAA Division 3 Championships]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:45:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004537.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY<br>
The Salem State men's cross country may have finished 27th out of 48 teams in the NCAA Division 3 Men's New England Regional Cross Country Championships at Twin Brook Recreation Center in Cumberland Maine, but the Vikings did boast the second fastest runner from the Mass State College Athletic Conference in Alex DeRosa, who finished 71st overall with a time of 26:58.1. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Defense will be key for Danvers in state semis]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:44:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004414.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Danvers girls soccer team has drawn a lot of attention because of the crooked numbers it has hung on several scoreboards this season, thanks in large part to the dynamic scoring duo of Corey Persson and Brittany Russo.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Opportunity knocks for hockey's Carpenter family]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:44:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004442.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Carpenters, father and daughter, are both in the hockey news today.<br>
The father, Bobby, now 46, has gone to work for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Much like a scout, but at a high level.<br>
The 18-year NHL veteran out of St. John's Prep who earned three Stanley Cup rings with the New Jersey Devils accepted an offer from the new Toronto GM Brian Burke to handle evaluations in the Northeast for mostly American college players.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Moulson scores twice as Islanders top Bruins]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:43:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004321.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[BOSTON &mdash; Matt Moulson scored two goals and Dwayne Roloson stopped 28 shots to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins last night.<br>
John Tavares also scored to make it 3-1 &mdash; a goal that was originally credited as Moulson's third of the game before being corrected on review &mdash; and Trent Hunter added an empty-netter with 49 seconds left.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports briefs]]></title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:43:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_321004349.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SOCCER<br>
The tryouts for Peabody's spring travel teams will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 at Kennedy Field in Peabody. For the girls' U-16, U-18 and U-19 teams the times will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. For the boys' U-16, U-18, and U-19 teams the times will be 10 a.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, contact Steve Rizzo at (978) 531-9822.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take our poll: Did Belichick make the right call?]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320075652.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you agree with coach's gamble?]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Comeback Cats: Big plays help Panthers shock Swampscott]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:47:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004750.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SWAMPSCOTT &mdash; After watching arch rival Marblehead stumble Friday night, the Swampscott High football team did not want to fall into the same trap and squander a chance to clinch a share of the Northeastern Conference Small title yesterday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tivnan saves Danvers in pressure-filled shootout for North title]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:47:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004722.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[LYNN &mdash; Soccer goalies are sitting ducks in penalty kick situations. They're at the mercy of opposing shooters, who have a tremendous advantage because of the wide open space between the goal posts.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cross country roundup: Generals capture fifth consecutive Division 4 crown]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:46:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004629.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[GIRLS<br>
Even without his top runner Hamilton-Wenham girls cross country coach Steve Sawyer was confident his team could lock up its fifth straight Division 4 championship Saturday morning.<br>
Sawyer's confidence proved to be well-founded as the Generals placed three runners in the top 10 and rolled to another championship. Hamilton-Wenham posted 43 points, easily out-distancing second-place Seekonk, which had 110 points.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Game Of Inches: Prep comeback bid falls seconds short]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:46:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004657.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DANVERS &mdash; After a mistake-filled first half, the St. John's Prep football team trailed B.C. High by 17 points yesterday at Cronin Stadium. But the Eagles mounted a second half comeback to pull within two points, and were in position to win the game with just seconds remaining. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Football roundup: Pingree earns first playoff appearance in the program's short history]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:46:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004602.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Building a successful football program can be a long &mdash; and sometimes frustrating &mdash; journey.<br>
But for the Pingree School football team and coach Chris Powers, five years is all it took for the Highlanders to reach a bowl game.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Endicott advances in NCAA tournament]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:45:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004534.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[WOMEN'S SOCCER<br>
When the Endicott women's soccer team headed into penalty kicks against SUNY Geneseo in the first round of the NCAA tournament, visions of last year's NCAA tournament loss to Williams Smith &mdash; in which the Gulls were sent packing in the PK round &mdash; must have been on the minds of all its players.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weekend football boxscores]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:45:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004509.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sunday's Games<br>
Beverly 27, Swamspcott 21<br>
at Blocksidge Field, Swampscott<br>
Beverly76014 &mdash; 27<br>
Swamspcott7707 &mdash; 21<br>
B- Justin Marrs 80 pass from Mark Hannable (Ryan Flannery kick)<br>
S- Kyle Shonio 1 run (Matt Barbuzzi kick)]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pats' gamble proves costly in loss]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:44:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004417.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 last night.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local sports schedule]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:44:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004444.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TODAY'S SPORTS<br>
(All events start at 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)<br>
HIGH SCHOOL<br>
Girls soccer &mdash; Division 1 North final: Peabody vs. Acton-Boxboro at Manning Field, Lynn (7).<br>
TOMORROW<br>
HIGH SCHOOL<br>
Girls soccer: Division 2 Eastern Mass. final: Danvers vs. Cardinal Spellman at Veterans Stadium, Quincy (7).]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports briefs]]></title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:43:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_320004351.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[WINTER SPORTS MEETING<br>
Beverly High will have its winter sports information night Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Beverly High cafeteria. This is for parents/guardians of winter athletes and will also contain information regarding the construction project.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ground game lifts Fenwick past Williams]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234337.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[PEABODY &mdash; When a team loses its top running back to injury, its ground game should suffer.<br>
Tell that to Bishop Fenwick football coach Dave Woods, whose team rushed for 258 yards in a 32-28 home win over Archbishop Williams last night just three games after losing starting running back Alex Crecco.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Danvers clinches  
winning season  
by besting Saugus]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234310.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DANVERS &mdash; They <i>wanted </i>to believe it could happen.<br>
That's why they got up early all summer to lift weights. It's why they ran those extra miles when it would have been much easier to escape the heat and do something else. It's why they kept the faith that things could change.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Defense stands tall as Masco rolls over Malden Catholic]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:42:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234236.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TOPSFIELD &mdash; It's hard to call any game against a Division 1 Catholic Conference foe a tune-up. <br>
But after Masconomet throttled Malden Catholic, 34-0, last night at Walt Roberts Field, it's safe to say that the Chieftains are tuned up better than a vintage 1967 Ford Mustang GT500.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local sports schedule]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:42:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234211.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[TODAY'S SPORTS<br>
(All events start at 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)<br>
HIGH SCHOOL<br>
Football &mdash; North Shore Tech at Minuteman (10:30 a.m.); Pingree at Dexter Southfield (11 a.m.); Manchester Essex at Shawsheen (1:30).]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Coppola gets to watch brother's TD from miles away thanks to PAT]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:41:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234138.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jared Coppola was able to watch his St. John's Prep football teammates beat Malden Catholic, 42-12, on his computer last Saturday afternoon. He was able to do so thanks to Peabody Access Telecommunications which arranged to send a live feed to him in Atlanta.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tanners have no answer  
for English QB in loss]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:40:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234019.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[PEABODY - When Lynn English junior quarterback Tyler MacDonald wasn't killing Peabody with his arm, he was doing it with his speed and elusiveness. In short, the Tanners had no answer for MacDonald and the Bulldogs in a 42-13 loss on Senior Night at Coley Lee Field.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Feeley's fourth  
quarter field goal  
elevates Salem, 10-7]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:40:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317234049.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SALEM &mdash; A casual observer might say that the Salem High football team got itself an ugly win last night. The Witches didn't display much offense and they really didn't manage the clock very well down the stretch.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winthrop stuns  
Marblehead  
before showdown  
at championship]]></title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:39:00 EST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_317233926.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[WINTHROP &mdash; Technically, this game didn't mean anything.<br>
But tell that to a Marblehead football team that now has to head into a championship game against Swampscott on Thanksgiving morning coming off a loss.]]></description>
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